To mark World Soil Day 2025, the IFDC-led Soil Values Program will host a high-level regional webinar aimed at strengthening political alignment, sharing evidence, and accelerating inclusive partnerships for soil restoration in the Sahel. The online event will take place on December 5 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. GMT under the theme “Healthy Soils for a Resilient Future: Turning Evidence, Partnerships, and Inclusion into Action.”
As soil degradation intensifies across West Africa, the webinar will bring together policymakers, researchers, producers, regional institutions, development partners, private-sector actors, journalists, and coalition members united in their commitment to advancing resilient and sustainable food systems.
Agenda
- Opening remarks: Henk van Duijn, IFDC President and CEO
- Keynote: Dr. Eric Smaling, The Importance of Soil Health And Fertility For Sustainable Food Security Systems
- Nassourou Diallo, Contribution of the Soil Values Program to Soil Health in the Sahel
- Interactive Q&A
- Closing Remarks: Dr. Oumou Camara, Vice President, Global Programs
